Latching mechanism for manually rotatable carrier in apparatus for processing recyclable containers
US4510860A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 1983 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S100/902
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Recycling apparatus for receiving and crushing recyclable containers is provided comprising a frame and an enclosure. A manually operated rotatable carrier is associated with the enclosure and has at least one open pocket therein to receive a recyclable container. The apparatus also is provided with detector means to determine the presence of a container in the pocket. Means are provided to lock the rotatable carrier to substantially prevent rotation of the carrier unless a container has been inserted into the pocket. Releasing means are also provided to permit rotation in response to actuation by the detector means when a container has been inserted into the pocket. The container is eventually crushed after rotation of the carrier to carry a container inserted into the pocket to a crushing station.
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